How to clean the intestines and not harm yourself

What is colon cleansing

Colon cleansing is an alternative medicine method that involves flushing the colon with large volumes of fluid. Also his called hydrocolonotherapy, hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation.

This is not the same as what people do in preparation for research or surgery. Rather, it is such a super-aggressive enema, which should flush the entire colon.

Can Colon Cleansing Help Your Health?

No. Evidence of any benefit of colon cleansing No. Admirers of this method describe improvement in well-being and even euphoria due to a feeling of purity, lack of stagnation and “bad energy”. In fact, this is just a physiological reaction to irritation of the vagus nerve.

Gastroenterologist Anish Sheth in her book calls this is a state of poo-phoria: a large amount of contents moves through the intestines, and a person has:

• goosebumps;
• chills;
• decrease in pressure and heart rate;
• feeling of "sublime relaxation";
• and even - fainting.

How colon cleansing is bad for health

But evidence of a negative effect on the body enough.

Interferes with normal bowel function

The large intestine must not only contain feces, but also absorb water from them. If you intervene in this process with the help of megaclysters, then the balance of fluid in the body will be disturbed. will develop dehydration, the balance of ions in the blood will change. For this, the kidneys and heart will definitely not say thank you.

There is a risk of damage to the intestines or other organs

With due diligence, even a healthy intestine can be pierced. And if there are any anomalies in the structure or disease, then it is even easier to do so. And even if the injury is not felt, any damage becomes the entrance gate for infections.

But some herbal preparations added to enema water can cause acute liver damage and anemia due to impaired blood formation.

Exacerbates existing diseases

And not only intestinal. Those who have:

• have a diverticulum in the intestines, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis;
• had operations on the colon;
• have kidney disease;
• have chronic heart disease.

These people are not only at increased risk of dehydration, injury, and infection, but also of heart and kidney failure. For chronic diseases was even a few deaths due to coffee enemas.

Who needs a colon cleanse?

It's simple: no one needs a bowel cleansing. The digestive system already removes waste and microorganisms through the intestines and does a good job. If you have constipation or other problems with bowel movements, you need to adjust your diet and lifestyle.

How to Help Your Gut Safely

Do not pour 60 liters of water into the colon. Try easier ways.

Add fiber to your food

She increases the volume of feces, so it is easier for them to pass through the intestines. Soluble fiber provides food for beneficial bacteria and supports the microbiota. insoluble cellulose makes the consistency of the masses softer, so it will be easier to empty. Look for fiber in bran, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

Don't Forget About Physical Activity

Aerobic exercise accelerates blood flow and accelerates all metabolic processes in the body. Thanks to this, walking, running and other activities are significantly facilitate constipation.

Stick to the regime

Irregular working hours and lack of sleep lead to stress and constipation. Try to live in a more predictable and relaxed rhythm, and also try to poop at the same time.